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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,660.88, 22,001.04 and 7,740.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,660.88, 22,001.04 and 7,740.24 is: 11,615.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,660.88 : 22,001.04 = 7,740.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,660.88/22,001.04 = 7,740.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,660.88x = 22,001.04 × 7,740.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,660.88x = 170,293,329.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,293,329.85/14,660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,615.49

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